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FabFilter Pro-DS

by FabFilter

Precise, adaptive de-esser with intelligent sibilance detection.

Overview

Pro-DS uses intelligent detection to catch only the sibilant parts of a vocal, so it doesn't dull the rest of the sound. It's the modern reference de-esser for bright vocal chains.

Best used for

Controlling sibilance after a bright vocal chain adds high end.

Why engineers use it

It's set-and-forget. The default detection catches sibilance without over-processing plosives or bright vowels.

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